2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance and Visibility

Sadly, each year, we come together to denounce violence against the transgender community and to declare that we will remain a visible and viable part of society.

Alarmingly, violence against transgender people is rising each year. In 2015 a transgender person was reported murdered every three days somewhere in the world. Already this year, in the United States, 22 transgender people, mostly transwomen of color, have been reported murdered.

Events:

Area: JacksonvilleWhat: UNF LGBT Center Transgender Day of Remembrance and SilenceDate & Time: Monday, November 20th, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: UNF Osprey Plaza (the Student Union Courtyard, University of North FloridaMore Info: The UNF and Jacksonville community is invited to join the LGBT Resource Center for the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil remembering the lives of transgender and gender nonconforming people lost to violence and hate in 2017. The event will be followed by a Celebration of Life reception in the LGBT Resource Center with hot cocoa, tea, and desserts. Visitors from off-campus who arrive before 7 p.m. should purchase a visitor parking pass, which costs $2-$5 depending on area. Information for parking is posted online at: http://www.unf.edu/parking/Visitor_Parking.aspx

Area: MiamiWhat: Unitarian Universalist Congregation TDORDate & Time: Sunday, November 19, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Location: UU Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76th Ave, Miami, FLMore Info: This day was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice, but we really want this to celebrate life as well as honor the dead, and the incredible strength and beauty of the diverse trans community. Several voices from the community will join us.

Area: OrlandoWhat: Transgender Awareness WeekDate & Time: November 13th-20th, 2017More Info: Every year, individuals and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week. The week is observed in an effort to uplift the visibility and strength of transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people in order to address the issues these communities are challenged with. For the first time in Orlando, our community will come together to organize a week long series of programs and events, beginning Monday November 13th, as part of Transgender Awareness Week! We look forward to announcing the week's official line-up soon! Please like our page to continue receiving information throughout the year regarding transgender advocacy and to stay up-to-date with Orlando's local trans resources and social events All events will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/OrlandoTransAwareness

Area: OrlandoWhat: UCF Trans* Day of Remembrance VigilDate & Time: November 20, 2017, 7-8:30 p.mLocation: UCF Reflection Pond, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando FLMore Info: Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Join the UCF Community to observe these lives with a candlelight vigil and speakers.

Area: Panama CityWhat: TDOR & Awareness Talk: The Month of Transgender Remembrance and Awareness featuring Taryn WilsonDate & Time: Sunday, November 19, 2017, 10:30 a.m Location: Bay County Unitarian Universalist Church, 1410 Airport Rd., Panama City, FL More Info: Taryn Wilson is an out-and-proud transgender service member who has been in the Navy for 22 years and is currently serving as the Senior Enlisted Leader at Naval Support Activities Panama City. She has lived all over the United States and in Japan through her career. Taryn will talk about the history of transgender people from the past to the present day focusing on what they did with their life and how they interacted with society. Following the talk will be a moment of silence for those lost this year and a question-and-answer time. Weblink: http://www.uuofbaycounty.com/multimedia-archive/november-19-november-the-month-of-transgender-remembrance-and-awareness/

Area: Pensacola What: Transgender Day of Remembrance hosted by Strive Date & Time: Monday, November 20th, 2017, 7-10 p.m. Location: Holy Cross Metropolitan Community Church, 3130 W. Fairfield Dr., Pensacola, FL More Info: here will be visuals posted up around MCC, honoring the lives of those killed this year, as well as the usual reading of the names. There will be a reception to follow. Please bring your own dish and bring enough for everyone!

Area: St. Petersburg What: Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Date & Time: Monday, November 20, 2017, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Sunshine Senior Center, 330 5th St N, Saint Petersburg FL More Info: Those attending should meet at St. Petersburg’s Sunshine Senior Center, 330 5th St. N. A candlelight procession will leave from the center and end at the steps of City Hall, 175 5th St. N., where a memorial will be held. Several guests of honor, including members of the transgender community, its allies and local leaders, will speak at the event. Candles will be provided, but please bring your own if possible.

Area: SarasotaWhat: ALSO Youth in Sarasota Trans Day of RemembranceDate & Time: Monday, November 20th, 2017 6:30-8:30Location: 1470 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida 34236More Info: Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual, international observance to honor the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence, and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by trans people. ALSO Youth is hosting memorial event to commemorate the 25 known deaths of trans people in the US this year. We invite all youth, families, board member, volunteers, and extended network of ALSO Youth supporters to come together for this evening event.

Area: South BeachWhat: Meet Miss Trans Israel with Unity CoalitionDate & Time: Thursday, November 16, 10:30a.m.-12 p.m.Location: Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FLMore Info: The Betsy - South Beach will host Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida and the Israeli Consulate in Miami as they welcome Miss Trans Israel, Talleen Abu Hanna. In 2016, to mark the beginning of pride week in Tel-aviv, organizers and activists at the LGBT center produced for the first time in history, the Miss Trans Israel pageant held at Habima National Theatre. Talleen Abu Hanna won Israel's first transgender beauty pageant in Tel Aviv. The Christian Arab ballerina from Nazareth calls her Miss Trans Israel win a show of the country's potential. RSVP required to attend.

Area: Wilton Manors / Fort LauderdaleWhat: Transgender Day of RemembranceDate & Time: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6-9 p.m.Location: The Equality Center, 2040 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale FLMore Info: This event is NOT meant to replace existing Day of Remembrance but is rather meant to support it by educating our Gay brothers on the importance of Day of Remembrance , its significance and encourage us all to attend our local Day of Remembrance event. Please join Trans Inclusive, Impulse Miami, and our Flux family as we honor the lives of our Transgender friends and family that we've lost. So far this year, 25 Transgender members of our community have been murdered! Impulse Miami and Flux invite you to show your support for the Transgender community .From 6pm- 9pm join us at the Pride Center for an evening filled with fabulous food, conversation and reflection as we unify together to pay tribute to the lives of those that we've lost and discuss the importance of loving our Transgender community.